Shonan Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Japan – Kanagawa and Chiba)
| Name: | Shonan |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Shonan in Kanagawa and Chiba is a reasonably exposed beach and reef break that has quite consistent surf Offshore winds are from the north northwest. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the ideal wave direction is from the southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers and in addition, both left and right reef breaks add variety.. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Shonan Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Shonan surf quality by season and Shonan surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Shonan |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Shonan:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Shichigahama | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Tsujido Beach | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Chigasaki Jetty | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Inamura Point | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sagami River | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Shonan: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 2242 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 2486 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 2669 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Shumagin Islands Buoy | 3117 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Aleutians Buoy | 3367 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Shonan: |
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| Closest tide station | E-No-Sima, Kanagawa, Japan | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Sinzyuku Wan (Zusi), Kanagawa, Japan | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Naga Ura, Kanagawa, Japan | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Negisi, Kanagawa, Japan | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Odawa Wan, Kanagawa, Japan | 12 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Shonan: |
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| Closest ski area | Yatsugatake Sailer Valley (Japan) | 68 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fujimi Kogen (Japan) | 75 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Koumi Riekkusu Ski Valley (Japan) | 76 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Okushiga Kogen (Japan) | 77 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Yachiho Kogen (Japan) | 79 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Shonan: |
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| Closest city location | Chigasaki (Japan) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Fujisawa (Japan) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kamakura (Japan) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hiratsuka (Japan) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oiso (Japan) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Shonan is Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Japan, 40 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Shonan is Yokota Ab Airport (OKO), also in Japan, 49 km (30 miles) away.
- Third is Oshima Airport (OIM) in Japan, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- New Tokyo International Airport (NRT) in Japan is 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Miyakejima Airport (MMY), also in Japan is the fifth nearest airport to Shonan and is 139 km (86 miles) away.
